The symbol for an atom of strontium is 90₃₈Sr. What is the neutron number of the atom?

The symbol for an atom of strontium is 90₃₈Sr. What is the neutron number of the atom?

Explanation
  • Neutron number = Mass number - Atomic number = 90 - 38 = 52.
  • Strontium's atomic number (38) represents protons, and the difference gives neutrons.